Software Engineering

Vacancies are increasing, technological evolution is accelerating, and identifying top candidates is trickier than ever.

For over ten years, Trust in SODA have taken a community-led approach to recruitment, and in that time, we’ve helped thousands of incredible software engineers find meaningful work in a world that won’t sit still.

Between the influx of candidates and the widespread adoption of AI, software engineering is in a transition period, making it difficult for hiring managers to conduct prompt searches. This is where we come in.

Our specialist software engineer recruiters have the knowledge, means, and community network needed to pinpoint top software engineering talent in a turbulent tech market.

We provide proven full-service permanent and contract talent solutions across the UK, Ireland, the US, Switzerland, Germany, and Luxembourg. Whether you’re hoping to build out an entire software engineering function, jumpstart your latest project, or move into your first interim software engineering job, the Trust in SODA team is here to help.

Want to know more? Contact the team today to find out how we can support your hiring needs. 

 

LIVE JOBS

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Senior QA Analyst
Senior QA AnalystWe've just had a new exclusive role go live with one of our long term financial services clients in Dublin city centre. They're looking for a senior QA to play a key role in the testing of their business critical applications. Their applications are predominantly built on .NET and hosted in an AWS environment. Alongside the technical skills, it's vital for this role that the successful applicant be someone with a great track record in cross-functional collaboration and excellent communication skills. Desired Tech Skills:Strong background in QA testing within the financial services/banking sectorIdeally someone who has experience testing financial trading/banking/payment softwareStrong understanding of .NET technologies and ideally AWS servicesHands-on experience with Azure DevOpsExperience with manual and automated testingExcellent communication and documentation skillsThe role is hybrid in Dublin CC and will be interviewing immediately. If you'd like to apply, send across your CV or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info.
Adam Whitehurst  Adam Whitehurst
Greater London, South East, England
Solution Architect
Solution Architect – Contract (Outside IR35)Remote (1 day/month in London) Rate: up to £550 per day Duration: 6 MonthsOur client is redefining insurance finance with cutting-edge SaaS solutions. We're looking for a hands-on, versatile Solution Architect to join our mission-driven team. We're seeking a Solution Architect with a broad technical foundation and a curious, solution-oriented attitude. While we value experience, we're equally excited by those who can learn quickly, take initiative, and design high-quality solutions with limited structure.Key Skills:Microsoft 365 & EUC (Intune, Windows rollout)Security Architecture (ZTN, NGFW)Azure IaaS/PaaS (Wintel & Linux: Nginx, K8s, Debian)Microsoft Entra B2C (multi-tenant)Dynamics (Business Central/Sales)Experience with CSPs and cloud commercialsMore than ticking every box, we value initiative, creativity, and the drive to solve complex problems independently.
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
London, Greater London, South East, England
Software Engineer (Gaming)
Title: Software Engineer (Gaming) Start date: ASAP Contract: 6 MonthsType: Remote, UK (only candidates within the UK will be considered) Salary: £390 - £455 per day (PAYE) Application deadline: COB, 30 April 2025 What You'll Work OnCollaborate across EMEA and US teams to support core development workflowsEnhance reliability and performance of build and test systemsDevelop tools and infrastructure that support multiplayer, creation tools, and key metaverse capabilitiesDrive automation and efficiency across dev-infra pipelinesSkills & Experience Required8-10 years experience Software development experience in one or more: C#, Java script, C , Python, Hack, PHPExperience with build systems such as Bazel or BuckFamiliarity with Android and/or Unity is a plusUnderstanding of code coverage tools and CI/CD best practicesStrong collaboration mindset, comfortable working across time zones and teams
Lesedi KomapeLesedi Komape
Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England
Engineering Manager
Role: Engineering Manager Duration: Up until December 31st 2025Rate: £400 per day Inside IR35Location: Knutsford, 2 days on site per week Our client is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing development team in Knutsford. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically credible leader who thrives on enabling teams to deliver outstanding software solutions while growing and mentoring engineering talent. As an Engineering Manager, your focus is not just on delivery, but also on people. You’ll champion agile practices, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and drive both team productivity and individual growth.Key Responsibilities:Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers.Own the delivery of technical products and projects, ensuring quality and timely execution.Create and maintain project plans for large-scale epics.Run and continuously improve agile processes and ceremonies.Provide technical coaching and architecture guidance.Conduct regular 1:1s, performance feedback, and career development.Engage in hands-on practices such as code reviews, bug fixing, and quality assurance.Collaborate across departments and manage multiple stakeholder relationships.Drive innovation and implement process improvements.Actively contribute to the team culture and overall technical direction.Tech & Tools You'll Work With:Languages & Frameworks: Strong background in Java, microservices, and APIs.Methodologies: Agile, Scrum.Tools: Jira, Confluence.DevOps: CI/CD pipelines and tooling experience expected.
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
Greater London, South East, England
Full Stack developer
A leading global innovation consultancy is seeking a talented Full Stack Engineer to architect and build world-class digital products, platforms, and immersive experiences that redefine industries.Join a passionate and collaborative team where your code will power everything from next-gen mobile apps to groundbreaking 3D environments across sectors like telecoms, finance, travel, and energy. This isn't just about writing code; it's about shaping architecture, championing best practices, and bringing innovative ideas to life from initial concept to successful launch.What You'll Bring to the Table:Solid expertise in JavaScript (ES6 ) and TypeScript.Proven experience with React and modern front-end development workflows.Strong proficiency in Node.js and backend development principles.Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest and Cypress.A deep understanding of modern CSS, layout methodologies, and styling techniques.Experience integrating seamlessly with APIs (REST and/or GraphQL).Exposure to cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.Crucially, you must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance.Bonus Points: Experience with Unity/Unreal, AR/VR projects, or 3D tools like Blender.Don't worry if you don't check every single box! If you're driven by a passion for building smart, human-centered technology and are eager to thrive in a supportive and creative environment, we want to hear from you.This is your opportunity to make a real impact on a global scale. 😊
Dominika Kodadova Dominika Kodadova
Germany
Energy Trading Engineer
Trust in Soda are supporting a leading energy business as they embark on a major programme to build a new, bespoke, centralised trading system — and we're looking for skilled engineers to join the journey.Location: Remote (must be in EU)Length of Contract: 12monthsRate: 50 EUR/HourThe Opportunity:You’ll play a critical role in integrating existing platforms and decommissioning legacy systems (primarily Endur or Beacon), ensuring a seamless transition into the new trading environment. This is a unique chance to work at the heart of a major digital transformation within the energy trading space.Your Responsibilities:Integrate and migrate trading activities from Endur/Beacon into the new centralised system.Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, architects, and traders to ensure system reliability and performance.Design and implement solutions for system decommissioning while maintaining data integrity and operational continuity.Support UAT and go-live activities for the new trading platform.Provide technical expertise on best practices for trading system integration and optimisation.What You’ll Bring:Strong hands-on experience with Endur or Beacon trading systems.Deep understanding of energy trading operations and associated workflows.Previous involvement in large system integration, migration, or decommissioning projects.Solid technical background in system architecture, APIs, and database technologies.Collaborative mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.Bonus points for exposure to cloud environments (Azure, AWS) or experience with bespoke system builds.
Daniel MapstoneDaniel Mapstone
Greater London, South East, England
Senior Data Engineer
Senior Data Engineer – OUTSIDE IR35Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months Location: 1 day every month in the London office Rate: £500 - £560 per day Outside IR35 Responsibilities:Collaborate with our clients to design and build modern data platforms using a variety of technologiesHelp lead the design and implementation of complex, cloud-based data ingestion and transformation pipelines Implement scalable and secure Data Lakes/WarehousesHelp drive effective development patterns and delivery practicesContinually improve with our internal development program, including mentoring and paid training/ certificationsSkills: PythonNifiSnowflake, SnowSQLSQLAirflowDBTETL, SparkNote: Experience in the energy industry is highly advantageous.
Lesedi KomapeLesedi Komape
Greater London, South East, England
JavaScript Engineer
Drive E-commerce Innovation at a Growing Tech CompanyThis award-winning tech company is a key player in revolutionizing e-commerce. Focusing on partnering with leading retailers and global carriers, it provides innovative software solutions that shape the future of online shopping. To support the expansion of its Tech team, the company is seeking a talented Software Engineer to play a key role in its growth.What the Company Offers:The company offers a collaborative, people-first environment within a rapidly growing organization. It values high-quality work and fosters a positive and enjoyable team atmosphere. This role is well-suited for individuals seeking a challenging and engaging opportunity.What Makes This Opportunity Different?The company offers a vibrant, collaborative, and genuinely people-first environment where high-quality work is combined with a fun team dynamic.The Ideal Candidate's Profile:The successful candidate will possess extensive experience with Node.js, as this is a backend-leaning role. Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript is essential. A minimum of 3 years of commercial experience in software engineering is required, along with experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services. Experience with AWS is also necessary.Big plus: Prior experience with e-commerce software or platforms, such as Shopify, Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, or BigCommerce, would be a significant advantageIf this looks like the right challenge - drop me a message 📩
Dominika Kodadova Dominika Kodadova
APTIV
20
Roles Placed
Aptiv, a global tech leader with over 190,000 employees in 46 countries, is developing safer and more sustainable vehicles, including autonomous driving technology. They faced challenges sourcing and retaining top talent in a competitive market with high demand and rising pay rates for specialised tech candidates. Partnering with Trust in SODA provided access to a wider talent pool through an expansive community network. This partnership has positively impacted Aptiv's ability to meet client demand by reducing the time to fill and securing high-quality hires through a wider talent pool.
Aptiv
ARM
6
Key Hires
100%
Fill Rate
Arm, a global leader in computing technology, sought to fill niche roles and partnered with Trust in SODA based on a recommendation from an RPO provider. SODA collaborated with Arm to refine their hiring process, focusing on both technical skills and cultural fit. This involved weekly market insights, qualification calls, and onsite visits to understand Arm's culture. The improved process resulted in a 1.9:1 CV-to-interview ratio and a 1:1 fill rate for all vacancies since May 2023.
arm
CAPGEMINI
169
Placements
118
Permanent
51
Contract
For over 50 years, Capgemini have delivered transformative business solutions to their clients through leading-edge tech, industry expertise and a highly talented workforce. They faced challenges attracting top talent in a candidate-short market, compounded by UK mobility and security clearance requirements. Partnering with Trust in SODA, Capgemini benefited from dedicated resources, tailored searches, specialized teams, and a global network. SODA quickly became a top supplier, exceeding hiring targets annually and supporting high-volume projects for major clients like Deliveroo, John Lewis, EDF, and public sector organisations.
Capgemini

‘Trust in Soda were one of the key suppliers in relation to both quality and volume of candidates successfully placed.

Communication was key to this success, and our working relationship only strengthened as the year progressed, with mutual respect and honesty being the theme of conversations.’

DELIVERY HERO
46
Hires
As Delivery Hero were going through a period of growth due to the internationalisation of their product offering, they onboarded SODA as an embedded partner to assist with reducing time to hire and accessing international talent pools. Working closely with internal stakeholders, we worked across multiple business units and were successful in making 46 hires across React, Mobile, Engineering Management, Go, Flutter, Product, Scala, Data Science, Data Engineers, MLOps.
Delivery Hero

E-commerce, Food

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DELOITTE
57
Key Hires
Trust in SODA has been partnered with Deloitte Ireland for over five years, and in that time, we've made 57 hires across tech and finance roles. Recognising the challenges of Ireland's tech talent market, Deloitte expanded their partnership to include SODA's Contract team. SODA doubled their candidate database within 12 months using a diversity-focused approach, expanding access to a broader talent pool across key areas like software engineering, DevOps, data, cloud, infrastructure, and creative. Leveraging deep industry knowledge, SODA quickly identified niche talent without compromising quality, becoming Deloitte's top-performing agency.
Deloitte
DIGI2AL
59
Roles Placed
Digi2al, experiencing rapid growth, sought a recruitment partner with expertise in immersive GDS technologies to support project planning. They needed to quickly scale their delivery capability without sacrificing quality to meet client demands. Trust in SODA provided a dedicated team, built virtual talent pools, and proactively completed pre-employment checks to expedite hiring. This collaborative approach resulted in 59 successful placements over 18 months. Ultimately, this partnership enabled Digi2al to expand, pursue new opportunities, and enhance its brand reputation.
Digi2al
DYSON
34
Roles Placed
Dyson, a global tech pioneer, needed to expand its creative and technical teams at its competitive institute in Malmsbury, England. Facing geographical restrictions and a desire to diversify its shortlists, Dyson partnered with the Trust in SODA team. SODA immersed itself in Dyson's culture through on-site visits, then leveraged an international network and market-mapping expertise to fulfil Dyson’s hiring needs on time and in budget.
Dyson

Having placed 34 contract roles, Trust in SODA emerged as one of Dyson’s Top suppliers across Technology & Creative roles. 

G.NETWORK
32
Critical Hires
G.Network, upgrading London's internet with full-fibre broadband, needed to rapidly scale its team to support its ambitious expansion. Facing the challenges of hyper-growth, they partnered with Trust in SODA to optimize their hiring process. SODA provided a steady talent pipeline of high-quality candidates through dedicated resources, diversity-focused searches, and market insights. Over two years, SODA delivered 32 mission-critical hires across DevOps, Design & Change, Software Engineering, and Infrastructure, enabling G.Network to accelerate its scaling efforts.
G.Network
John Porter

‘Adam, Viki, Gabs and the wider team at Soda have been highly instrumental in enabling our scaling plans over the last few years. They have delivered some high calibre and strategic resources to our business quickly and are always ready to support our needs when required. As a client, I always feel that I have their complete focus and attention. I would highly recommend their services’.’

John Porter
John Porter
Head of Talent Acquisition
GUIDANT GLOBAL
129
Roles Placed
17
Brands Serviced
Guidant Global takes a creative approach to talent management. Having delivered bespoke recruitment solutions to clients all over the globe, Guidant Global is breaking the mould in the MSP, RPO, and SOW markets. To meet mounting demand and alleviate subsequent pressure on candidate pay rates, Guidant Global turned to the team at Trust in SODA to deliver complex hiring projects to their end clients. To date, the SODA squad have provided talent solutions across technology and enablement for seventeen of Guidant Global’s customers, including Dyson, Burberry, Pfizer, The AA, and Novartis. The seamless integration of Trust in SODA’s permanent and contract teams has created dependable hiring coverage across DevOps, Software Engineering, Cloud and Infrastructure, Data, and Creative roles.
Guidant Global
David Miranda

Trinnovo Group is a valued and trusted partner in our never-ending quest to find talent. 

David Miranda
David Miranda
Talent Consultant
NATWEST BOXED
23
Key Hires
Natwest Boxed, the UK's leading banking-as-a-service provider, needed to rapidly expand its team by 30 people in two months to support their growing customer base. They needed to fill hard-to-reach roles across SDET, Engineering Management, Java Development, and Product Management. Partnering with Trust in SODA, they leveraged a dedicated team of five recruiters. This collaboration resulted in over 100 shortlisted candidates, 45 interviews, and 23 successful placements within the tight two-month timeframe.
Natwest Boxed
Mike Jetson

NatWest Boxed and Trust in Soda have built a successful partnership focused on specialist engineering recruitment, ensuring access to top-tier talent. Together, they have prioritized diverse hiring, helping NatWest Boxed strengthen its engineering teams with a more inclusive and high-performing workforce.

Mike Jetson
Mike Jetson
(Talent Acquisition Lead - NatWest Boxed & Mettle by NatWest)

MEET THE TEAM

Oliver Perry

Managing Director

Lauren Langdell

Director (DACH) and Founder at Women in DevOps

Adam Brinkley

Business Manager

Adam Whitehurst

Senior Principal Consultant

Billie Spencer

Senior Principal Consultant

Zaynab Khan

Senior Recruitment Consultant - DACH

Dominika Kodadova

Principal Consultant

Nathan Peters

Team Lead & Senior Contract Recruitment Consultant

Daniel Mapstone

Executive Consultant

Joe Dukes

Consultant (US)

Alex Okla

Senior Principal Consultant

Michelle Sutherland

Delivery Consultant

Lesedi Komape

Search Consultant - Contract